ICC (EC) SOILS 1 – 130 EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
Information for the ICC (EC) Soils Special Inspector exam can be found in the ___. It is updated ___. -
(ANSWER)National Certification Examination Information Bulletin
every six months
What references are allowed to be brought to the ICC (EC) Soils Special Inspector exam? -
(ANSWER)Geotechnical Testing, Observation, and Documentation
Soils, Earthwork, and Foundations
Special Inspection Manual 2012
International Building Code 2015
ASTM Standards as Referenced in the IBC
ASTM References: (2016)
D 75-14
D 422-63 (2007)
D 698-12e1
D 1556-07
D 1557-12
D 2487-11
D 2488-09a
D 4318-10e1
D 4718-87 (2007)
D 4959-07
D 6938-10
The ICC (EC) Soils Special Inspector exam expected range of knowledge (ERK) is divided into content
areas: - (ANSWER)General Requirements
Sampling, Classification, and Laboratory Test Results
Grading Plans and Site Preparation
,ICC (EC) SOILS 1 – 130 EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
Fill Monitoring and Testing
Test Method ASTM D1556 (sand cone) is applicable for soils without considerable amounts of rock or
coarse materials greater than ____ in diameter. - (ANSWER)1.5"
ASTM D1556 (sand cone) is not suitable for ___, ___,or ___ soils that would deform or compress during
the excavation of the test hole. - (ANSWER)Organic
Saturated
Highly plastic
The test hole volume for a sand cone test will depend on the anticipated ___ in the soil to be tested. -
(ANSWER)Maximum particle size
Bulk density tests of sand will be conducted at maximum intervals of ___, when a new batch arrives, or
after any potential changes have taken place. - (ANSWER)14 days
For ASTM D6938 *In-Place Density and Water Content by Nuclear Methods*, Procedure A describes ___
and Procedure B describes the ___. - (ANSWER)Direct transmission
Backscatter position
The *ratio of the mass of water* contained in the pore spaces of soil or soil-aggregate *to the solid
mass* of particles in the materials expressed as a percentage is the ____. - (ANSWER)gravimetric water
content
The *volume of water* as a *percent of the total volume of soil or rock* material is the ___. -
(ANSWER)volumetric water content
Standardization of the nuclear gauge shall be performed ___. - (ANSWER)at the start of each day's use
, ICC (EC) SOILS 1 – 130 EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
Perform standardization and operation of the gauge at least ___ meters ( ___feet) away from other
gauges, large masses of water, or other items that can affect the reference count rate. - (ANSWER)9 ( 30 )
For nuclear gauge standardization, take at least ___ repetitive readings to obtain the mean. - (ANSWER)4
If, for any reason, the nuclear gauge reading becomes suspect during the day's use, you should ____. -
(ANSWER)perform another standardization check
For ASTM D6938 always select a test location at least ___ mm (___in) away from any vertical mass or
when tests are to be conducted in a trench within ___ mm (___in) of a vertical project, follow the
manufacturer's correction procedures. - (ANSWER)150 = 6
600 = 24
If the nuclear gauge is to be used continuously or intermittently throughout the day, it is best to leave it
in the "_____" condition. - (ANSWER)Power on
The *maximum* void depth beneath the gauge shall not exceed the ___ mm = ____in. Use ___ or ___
not greater than ___mm = ___in to fill the voids. - (ANSWER)3 ( 1/8" )
native fines or fine sand
3 ( 1/8" )
The test hole for the nuclear gauge should be a minimum of ___ mm ( ___ in ) deeper than the desired
measurement. - (ANSWER)50 ( 2" )
Report the *density* and *dry density* to the nearest ___ kg/m3 ( ____ lbm/ft3 ) and *water content*
to the nearest ___. - (ANSWER)1 ( 0.1 )
0.1%
Nuclear gauges shall be calibrated at a period not to exceed ___. - (ANSWER)12 months
ANSWERS!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
Information for the ICC (EC) Soils Special Inspector exam can be found in the ___. It is updated ___. -
(ANSWER)National Certification Examination Information Bulletin
every six months
What references are allowed to be brought to the ICC (EC) Soils Special Inspector exam? -
(ANSWER)Geotechnical Testing, Observation, and Documentation
Soils, Earthwork, and Foundations
Special Inspection Manual 2012
International Building Code 2015
ASTM Standards as Referenced in the IBC
ASTM References: (2016)
D 75-14
D 422-63 (2007)
D 698-12e1
D 1556-07
D 1557-12
D 2487-11
D 2488-09a
D 4318-10e1
D 4718-87 (2007)
D 4959-07
D 6938-10
The ICC (EC) Soils Special Inspector exam expected range of knowledge (ERK) is divided into content
areas: - (ANSWER)General Requirements
Sampling, Classification, and Laboratory Test Results
Grading Plans and Site Preparation
,ICC (EC) SOILS 1 – 130 EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
Fill Monitoring and Testing
Test Method ASTM D1556 (sand cone) is applicable for soils without considerable amounts of rock or
coarse materials greater than ____ in diameter. - (ANSWER)1.5"
ASTM D1556 (sand cone) is not suitable for ___, ___,or ___ soils that would deform or compress during
the excavation of the test hole. - (ANSWER)Organic
Saturated
Highly plastic
The test hole volume for a sand cone test will depend on the anticipated ___ in the soil to be tested. -
(ANSWER)Maximum particle size
Bulk density tests of sand will be conducted at maximum intervals of ___, when a new batch arrives, or
after any potential changes have taken place. - (ANSWER)14 days
For ASTM D6938 *In-Place Density and Water Content by Nuclear Methods*, Procedure A describes ___
and Procedure B describes the ___. - (ANSWER)Direct transmission
Backscatter position
The *ratio of the mass of water* contained in the pore spaces of soil or soil-aggregate *to the solid
mass* of particles in the materials expressed as a percentage is the ____. - (ANSWER)gravimetric water
content
The *volume of water* as a *percent of the total volume of soil or rock* material is the ___. -
(ANSWER)volumetric water content
Standardization of the nuclear gauge shall be performed ___. - (ANSWER)at the start of each day's use
, ICC (EC) SOILS 1 – 130 EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS!!!! ALREADY GRADED A+
Perform standardization and operation of the gauge at least ___ meters ( ___feet) away from other
gauges, large masses of water, or other items that can affect the reference count rate. - (ANSWER)9 ( 30 )
For nuclear gauge standardization, take at least ___ repetitive readings to obtain the mean. - (ANSWER)4
If, for any reason, the nuclear gauge reading becomes suspect during the day's use, you should ____. -
(ANSWER)perform another standardization check
For ASTM D6938 always select a test location at least ___ mm (___in) away from any vertical mass or
when tests are to be conducted in a trench within ___ mm (___in) of a vertical project, follow the
manufacturer's correction procedures. - (ANSWER)150 = 6
600 = 24
If the nuclear gauge is to be used continuously or intermittently throughout the day, it is best to leave it
in the "_____" condition. - (ANSWER)Power on
The *maximum* void depth beneath the gauge shall not exceed the ___ mm = ____in. Use ___ or ___
not greater than ___mm = ___in to fill the voids. - (ANSWER)3 ( 1/8" )
native fines or fine sand
3 ( 1/8" )
The test hole for the nuclear gauge should be a minimum of ___ mm ( ___ in ) deeper than the desired
measurement. - (ANSWER)50 ( 2" )
Report the *density* and *dry density* to the nearest ___ kg/m3 ( ____ lbm/ft3 ) and *water content*
to the nearest ___. - (ANSWER)1 ( 0.1 )
0.1%
Nuclear gauges shall be calibrated at a period not to exceed ___. - (ANSWER)12 months
